THE HIGHLANDER, THE CAT THAT LOOKS LIKE A LYNX

The Highlander is a large cat that is very recognizable because it looks like a lynx. Behind his wild look is a cat with a very good character, intelligent, playful and affectionate. This is a very rare breed of cat, still under development at the moment.

• Size: large
• Weight: 6 kg to 9 kg
• Hair: short or long
• Colors: all and tigers
• Life expectancy: 10 to 15 years
• Gestation period: 63 days

Description and characteristics of the Highlander

The Highlander looks a lot like a lynx because of its round-stained dress that gives it a wild look. His hair can be short or long. It is most often tabby brown and red, but other colors are also admitted. The Highlander also has the distinction of having large curved ears. When he is born, his ears are straight and curl up on themselves as he grows up. The eyes of this cat with the unique look are large and very expressive. Their color goes from golden to blue, passing by the green, reinforcing its wild appearance.

It also has a very recognizable short tail, cut naturally.

The Highlander is one of the big cats and can reach the weight of 9 kg. His body is massive and impressive for a cat. Females have a smaller template.

Origin of the Highlander

The Highlander is a very recent breed that was developed in the United States from the early 2000s. It is a very rare cat that is recognized for the moment only by the International Cat Association (TICA). It is defined as a hybrid breed, that is to say, as indicated by Le Larousse “an animal resulting from the crossing between selected lines and more or less consanguine within the same species”. It is part of cat breeds designed to look like wild cats.

Character and behavior of the Highlander – Who is it for?

The Highlander is a great companion, intelligent and tender. He indeed has a very pleasant character and he is always in a good mood. He is an energetic cat who loves to play, but also who loves cuddling and appreciates more than anything to be pampered by his masters. He is also very loyal.

The Highlander is also very sociable, whether with people outside his family or other animals, including other cats. Player, he particularly appreciates the presence of children.

How to take care of your Highlander: your needs

The Highlander is in great need of caring for him, as much to hug him as to play. It flourishes well only if its masters are very present.

It is a rather outdoor cat that needs space to work out. But it also adapts very well to apartment living.

On the maintenance side, the Highlander requires only one brushing a week to maintain the beauty of its dress.

Highlander’s diet

The Highlander does not require a particular diet. As for all cats, it must be of good quality and especially adapted to its age, to its state of health and to its physical exercise.

The health of the Highlander

The Highlander is a newly emerged breed. No particular health problem has been identified at the moment, particularly with regard to hereditary diseases.

Price of a Highlander kitten

The price of a Highlander kitten will depend on the sex, the pedigree of the parents, the conformity to the standards of the race, etc.